The key reason behind celebrating the Dussehra Navratri festival is to honor the divine feminine energy and worship the nine forms of Goddess Durga. It symbolizes the victory of good over evil, marking Goddess Durga’s triumph over the demon Mahishasura. The festival promotes spiritual growth, devotion, and the power of righteousness.
The makers of Kannada actor Rishab Shetty’s highly anticipated film, “Kantara Chapter-1,” announced that its trailer will be released today, Sept 22, at 12:45 PM. The film serves as a prequel to “Kantara Chapter-2,” which earned over ₹400 crore at the box office. “Kantara Chapter-1” is scheduled to hit theaters on October 2, 2025, thrilling […]
Polling for the Bodoland Territorial Council elections started at 7:30 am today across five districts in Assam: Baksa, Chirang, Kokrajhar, Tamulpur, and Udalguri. A total of 316 candidates are contesting 40 seats amid tight security arrangements. Voting will continue until 4 pm to determine the region’s next leadership.
Mumbai will experience relatively pleasant weather in the coming days before heavy rain returns later this week, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. The Santacruz observatory forecast predicts cloudy skies, intermittent rain, and thunderstorms, urging residents to stay prepared for sudden weather changes as conditions shift throughout the week.
AP CM Chandrababu will visit Visakhapatnam today and will inaugurate the 2-day National E-Governance Conference. This year, the conclave will be held with the theme ‘Civil Service and Digital Transformation.’ He will discuss topics like AI, cybersecurity, civil services, and agri-stock. Union Minister Jitendra Singh and Deputy CM Pawan will attend the conference.
On the first day of Navaratri, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the festival’s special significance this year. He emphasized revitalizing the swadeshi mantra alongside the “GST-saving festival” to boost India’s economy. Modi called on everyone to unite in building a self-reliant and developed nation.
A deep depression forming in the Bay of Bengal is likely to impact Telangana on 26-27 September, bringing very heavy to extremely heavy rains. Forecasts indicate an 80% chance of affecting east, central, and south Telangana. Hyderabad is on alert, with conditions currently cloudy and light showers, expected to worsen as the system approaches.
Dussehra Navaratri celebrations begin today at the Srisailam temple with Goddess Bramarambha’s entry into the Yagasala. In the evening, devotees will witness darshan of Bhramarambika Devi in Shailaputri attire, seated on the Bhringivahana. All arrangements have been made for the grand 11-day celebrations, ensuring a festive atmosphere throughout.
It is known that new Goods and Sevices Tax slabs have been implemented across the country from today, Sept 22. With this, Tax has been completely removed on life insurance, health insurance, and many stationery items. GST has been reduced from 18% to 5% on many essential items. Also, GST on medicines has been reduced […]
After Deepika Padukone’s exit from “Kalki 2898 AD 2,” fan speculation about the new female lead is rife. Many suggest Anushka Shetty as the perfect replacement, hoping her presence will bring freshness and recreate on-screen chemistry with Prabhas. The casting buzz has heightened excitement for one of the most anticipated sequels.
Himachal Pradesh faces severe devastation as relentless monsoon rains claim 448 lives. Landslides, flash floods, and deadly road accidents hit districts like Mandi and Chamba hardest. Infrastructure losses exceed ₹4,800 crore, with roads, power, and water lines damaged. Over 29,000 animals died, and thousands of homes and cowsheds lie in ruins.
The Regional Meteorological Department has forecast a low-pressure area likely to form over the east-central Bay of Bengal on September 25. It may cross the South Odisha-North Andhra coast by the 27th, causing heavy rains in northern Telangana. Light to heavy rainfall is expected in several areas today and tomorrow.
“Junior,” starring Sreeleela and debutant Kireeti Reddy, is a youthful romantic drama directed by Radha Krishna Reddy. Despite its theatrical release nearly 10 weeks ago, the film’s OTT premiere on Aha (Telugu) and Namma Flix (Tamil) has been delayed. Fans eagerly awaiting the online release are still waiting for updates from the platforms.
The AP state government is organizing the ‘Vijayawada Utsav’ from today until October 2, hosted by the Society for Vibrant Vijayawada. The celebrations will take place at Punnami Ghat, Tummalapalle Kalakshetram, and Music College, featuring 286 events including film, music, cultural, and sports programs.
The Supreme Court will hear bail pleas of Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid, and others in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case. Their petitions challenge the High Court’s rejection, which cited a “premeditated conspiracy.” Earlier hearings were adjourned twice without explanation by a bench of justices, Aravind Kumar and Manmohan.